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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI hopes to expand honorary degrees

CASSIDY RILEY May 7, 2013

In recent years, the University of Iowa has given honorary degrees to individuals in a very narrow range of academic disciplines. In comparison with other Big Ten schools, the UI gives fewer honorary...

UI opens new outreach office

CASSIDY RILEY May 7, 2013

The University of Iowa wants to call more attention to its efforts to work with groups both inside and outside the university community. The UI Office of the Provost announced on Monday the establishment...

Suspicious substance found at Mayflower found to be nonhazardous

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 7, 2013

A HAZMAT team responded to a suspicious package on Monday afternoon at the Mayflower Residence Hall. The package was eventually ruled to be harmless, a university statement confirmed. Johnson County Hazardous...

Allegedly drunk driver hits Coralville bus

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 7, 2013

A Coralville bus was involved in a side-impact crash with a driver who reportedly had been drinking Monday afternoon. The driver of a Toyota SUV and the bus were at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and...

Man put his roommate in a chokehold

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of grabbing his roommate’s neck and putting him into a headlock. Eric Osgood, 24, was charged Sunday with first-degree harassment. According to an Iowa City police...

Man drove away during a traffic stop

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of driving away from police officials during a traffic stop. Quentin Williams, 20, was charged Sunday with OWI and eluding. Iowa City police officials reportedly observed...

Man repeatedly slams door on officer’s foot

REBECCA MORIN May 7, 2013

A local man has been accused of repeatedly slamming a door on a police officer’s foot. Vincent Mangiameli, 22, was charged Monday with interference with official acts causing bodily injury and assault...

First spring carnival raises funds for Mobile Clinic

REBECCA MORIN May 6, 2013

Student volunteers from the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic stationed themselves at a new location on Sunday afternoon in hopes to raise money and attention about the clinic. “[The Mobile Clinic]...

UI College of Education launches new brand following fall controversy

CASSIDY RILEY May 6, 2013

Officials say the launch of the University of Iowa College of Education’s new brand honors the past and looks forward to the future. On May 3, the College of Education launched its new brand, “Leaders,...

Cambus will add new late-night service for finals week

LAUREN COFFEY May 6, 2013

University of Iowa students will now have the option to take the Cambus service later at night during finals week — with the UI Student Government and the Cambus office collaborating to add the late-night...

UI Foundation to promote research through new campaign

STACEY MURRAY May 6, 2013

Chris Coffey and Tom Schnell, both University of Iowa professors and researchers, have offices sitting on opposite sides of the Iowa River. Coffey is a professor in the College of Public Health, and Schnell...

King not running for U.S. Senate seat

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 6, 2013

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, announced he would not run for the seat of retiring Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, leaving Republicans without a candidate. "I believe my duty is to utilize the honor of serving...